HP ScanJet 8270 User Manual
HP Scanjet 8270
Document Flatbed Scanner
www.hp.com/support
User Guide
English
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Contents
1 How to use the scanner ......................................................................................4
Scanner setup .......................................................................................................4
Where to get additional information .......................................................................4
How to use the HP Photosmart Software ..............................................................4
Front panel and accessories overview ................................................................... 5
Scanning overview ................................................................................................6
Select original type–document or picture ...............................................................7
Scan documents ....................................................................................................7
Scan pictures .........................................................................................................7
Scan multiple pictures with one scan .....................................................................8
Scan text for editing ...............................................................................................8
Save a document to a drive, disk, or CD ...............................................................8
E-mail a scanned document or picture ..................................................................9
Make copies ..........................................................................................................9
Cancel a scan in progress ...................................................................................10
Change scan settings ..........................................................................................10
Use the Power Save button .................................................................................10
2 How to scan from the automatic document feeder (ADF) ..............................11
Choose acceptable media for the ADF ................................................................11
Load originals in the ADF ....................................................................................11
Scan two-sided documents from the ADF ...........................................................12
Make copies from the ADF ..................................................................................12
3 How to scan from the transparent materials adapter (TMA) ..........................13
Tips for scanning transparent items .....................................................................13
Scan slides ..........................................................................................................13
Scan negatives ....................................................................................................15
4 Care and maintenance ......................................................................................17
Clean the scanner glass ......................................................................................17
Clean the transparent materials adapter (TMA) ...................................................17
Clean and maintain the automatic document feeder (ADF) .................................17
Order maintenance and scanner supplies ...........................................................18
5 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................19
Scanner installation or setup problems ................................................................19
Scanner initialization or hardware problems ........................................................20
Scanner operation problems ................................................................................21
Slides, negatives, and TMA issues ......................................................................24
6 Product support .................................................................................................26
Accessibility Web site ..........................................................................................26
HP Scanjet Web site ............................................................................................26
Support process ..................................................................................................26
7 Regulatory information and product specifications .......................................28
Scanner specifications .........................................................................................28
Transparent materials adapter (TMA) specifications ...........................................29
Automatic document feeder (ADF) specifications ................................................29
Environmental specifications for the scanner, ADF, and TMA .............................30
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How to use the scanner
This manual describes how to use the HP Scanjet 8270 Document Flatbed Scanner
and its accessories, resolve installation problems, and reach customer support.
Scanner setup
To set up your scanner and install the scanning software, see the setup poster
shipped with your scanner.
Where to get additional information
More information about the scanner and software can be found in the onscreen Help.
If you have installed the HP Photosmart Software that came with the scanner, doubleclick the HP Solution Center icon on your desktop, and then click Onscreen Guide.
How to use the HP Photosmart Software
When you install the HP Photosmart Software, you will have two icons on your
desktop. These icons open two programs for scanning and editing your scans.
For information on how to use HP Solution Center and HP Photosmart Software,
see the onscreen Help.
HP Solution Center is the program that gets you started
scanning pictures and documents. From the HP Solution Center
you can:
● Perform scanning and copy functions
● Access help and troubleshooting information
● Access the HP Photosmart Software to edit your scans
● Modify settings and preferences
HP Photosmart Software is the program to use for manipulating,
printing, archiving, and sharing your images after they have
been scanned. You can get to the HP Photosmart Software from
the desktop icon or through HP Solution Center.
To start a scan:
Double-click the HP Solution Center icon on the desktop, click the tab for the
scanner, and then click the task you want to perform.
Note If the HP Solution Center icon is not available on the desktop, click
Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP, and then click HP
Solution Center.
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Front panel and accessories overview
This section presents an overview of the scanner front panel, the transparent
materials adapter (TMA), and the automatic document feeder (ADF).
Front panel buttons
Icon Feature name Description
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Power Save
button
Destination
button
Scan
Document To
button
Scan Picture
button
Edit Text
(OCR) button
File
Documents
button
Turns Power Save mode on or off.
The Power Save button can also be used to turn the
power completely off by holding down for at least 2
seconds.
Selects the destination (an application, such as a
word processor) for a scanned document. The
destination is displayed in the front panel display.
Select the destination before pressing the Scan
Document To button.
Scans an original document into the selected
destination (an application, such as a word
processor). Use the Destination button to select the
destination.
Scans pictures, graphics, slides, or negatives to the
HP Photosmart Software. Slides and negatives must
be scanned from the transparent materials adapter
(TMA).
Scans the document text and pictures and displays
editable text in the defined word processor
application.
Scans the original document or picture to a file
destination that you enter. After scanning the
original, a dialog box is displayed where you can
enter the file name, file type, and location for the file.
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E-mail button
Copy button
Number of
Copies button
Scans using grayscale image settings to keep the
file size small for e-mail and sends the scan to your
e-mail software (if supported). There is an option to
scan pictures, slides, or negatives in color.
Scans the item and sends it to a printer to make
copies.
Selects the number of copies to be printed with the
Copy button.
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Icon Feature name Description
Color/Black &
White copy
button
Button
Settings button
Cancel button
16-character
LCD
Transparent materials adapter (TMA)
You can use the transparent materials adapter (TMA) to scan 35 mm slides or
negatives. For more information about the TMA, see How to scan from the
transparent materials adapter (TMA) on page 13.
Automatic document feeder (ADF)
The scanner comes with an automatic document feeder (ADF) that you can use to
scan multiple documents quickly and easily. For more information, see How to scan
from the automatic document feeder (ADF) on page 11.
Determines whether items will be scanned in color or
in black and white when you press the Copy button.
Opens the Button Settings dialog box. From this
dialog box, you can change how the scanner buttons
work.
Cancels a scan while the scanner is scanning, or
cancels a series of scans from the automatic
document feeder (ADF).
Indicates the number of copies that will be printed
when you press the Copy button. Also shows status
information and error codes that identify scanner
problems.
Scanning overview
Start scanning in one of three ways:
● From the front panel buttons—to get started quickly using basic functions
● From HP Solution Center—to have more control during the scanning process
● From other software programs
Scan from the scanner front panel buttons
Use the front panel buttons on the scanner for basic scanning functions, such as
scanning pictures and documents. Instructions for using the front panel buttons are
located in this manual.
Scan from HP Solution Center
Scan from HP Solution Center when you want more control during the scanning
process, such as when you want to use more advanced features or change scan
settings.
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To start HP Solution Center:
1. Do one of the following:
a. On the Windows desktop, double-click the HP Solution Center icon.
b. On the taskbar, click Start, point to Programs or All Programs, point to HP,
and then click HP Solution Center.
2. If you have installed more than one HP device, click the tab for the scanner. HP
Solution Center shows only the functions, settings, and support options that are
appropriate for the selected HP device.
Scan from other software programs
You can scan an image directly into one of your software programs if the program is
TWAIN compliant. Generally, the program is compliant if it has a menu option such as
Acquire, Scan, or Import New Object. If you are unsure whether the program is
compliant or what the option is, see the documentation for that program.
Select original type–document or picture
You have two choices for original type: Document or Picture. The scanner optimizes
settings based on your choice. Use the following guidelines to determine the best
original type for your needs.
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If your original consists of
Text, or both text and graphics Document
A printed photograph or graphic Picture
Scan documents
Use the Scan Document To button ( ) to scan documents.
1. Place the originals face down on the scanner glass or face up in the ADF.
2. Select a destination by pressing the Destination button (
destination is displayed in the front panel display.
3. Press the Scan Document To button.
The document is scanned and is displayed in the specified destination.
Note If you want to preview scans before they are sent to their destination,
start the scan from HP Solution Center. See Scan from HP Solution Center
on page 6.
Scan pictures
Use the Scan Picture button ( ) to scan pictures.
For scanning slides or negatives, see How to scan from the transparent materials
adapter (TMA) on page 13.
1. Place the original face down on the scanner glass and close the lid.
2. Press the Scan Picture button.
Select this original type
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The HP Scanning dialog box is displayed.
Note If you want to preview scans before they are sent to their
destination, select Show Preview in the HP Scanning dialog box. Click
the Accept button in the preview screen to initiate the final scan.
3. Click Scan.
4. When the scan is finished, place an item on the scanner glass and then click
Scan to scan another picture, or click Done.
The scanned image is opened in the HP Photosmart Software.
Scan multiple pictures with one scan
You can scan multiple pictures at the same time from the scanner glass.
Arrange the pictures that you want to scan on the HP scanning device glass. For the
best results, leave at least 6 mm (0.25 inches) of space between the edges of the
pictures. Then follow the steps for scanning a picture. For more information, see Scan
pictures on page 7.
Scan text for editing
Use the Edit Text (OCR) button ( ) to scan documents to software that converts the
image to text and graphics and then places the results in a supported wordprocessing application.
1. Place the original face down on the scanner glass or face up in the ADF.
2. Press the Edit Text (OCR) button.
The scanned items display in Microsoft Word, if available, or are saved in a text
(.rtf) file.
Save a document to a drive, disk, or CD
Use the File Documents button ( ) to save scanned documents to a disk, such as
a hard drive, or a recordable CD.
1. Place the original face down on the scanner glass or face up in the ADF.
2. Press the File Documents button.
The Save Options dialog box is displayed.
3. Select a destination folder.
4. Type a file name and choose a file type, and then click OK.
The document is saved in the specified folder.
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